This is our roster as of October 3rd, for the 8th grade missions trip:
Ariana Bergmann
Dexter Cheal
Thomas Dean
Mallory Dillon
Celine Gulbronson
China Haisley
Jared Horowitz
Olivia Jones
Zach Liebetreu
Rachel McLaughlin
Robin Mitchell
Haley Morig
Janine O'Reilly
Julie Perret-Gentil
Amy Romstadt
Andrew Ryan
Rebecca VanDenstorm
Josiah Vega
Alumni High School:
Maria Swiersz
Adults:
Mel Mitchell
Lee Mitchell
Pastor Brandon Strickler
Paula Dillon
Dusty Zarick
Dana Barfield
Joe Romstadt
Barbara Dukes
Josh Vega
Dorothy Yorty
Anyone else who plans on going, please get your deposit and application turned into the middle school office.
Thank you
August 29, 2010
August 26, 2010
Deadline Tomorrow
8th grade parents:
MISSIONS TRIP UPDATE - Friday is the day! Application(s) and $50 non-refundable deposit(s) - bring to the office tomorrow.
For those of you that may need it - here are some words of wisdom from one of last year's team members, a parent who has been on the trip, and a parent who sent their student after being new to our school for just one year:
'I was not planning on going on the trip, but God made a way for it to happen. That the students that are going on the trip will be set outside their comfort zone and see how God can work through the lives of the people. That the whole class will grow as a family and team, and they will see parts of the world they are lucky not to be in and makes you thankful for what you have in life. And one of the most important thing about going on the trip is that it prepares you for HS and that your relationship with God streghthens through the whole experience. Thank youuu!' - Julie Wagner
'As a parent who has gone twice now with my children on the FMCS Missions Trip--once to Mexico and last year to Texas, I would urge no parent to even begin to hesitate to send their child on this life-changing, incredible trip! Your children will be safe and well cared for by the missions team sponsors. They will be challenged and grow by leaps and bounds in their commitment to God. They will work hard and see how blessed they are for everything they have. And, they will have so much fun and create memories that will last a lifetime, continuing to propel them forward in life and in their walk with God. If finances are an issue in any way, I'd say to still put down the deposit and pray and ask God to supply the need for your child to go. Last year, it didn't make 'sense' financially for us to go, but God made a way, and I can't even imagine having had my son--or for that matter, myself--miss the trip. I've seen this trip make an eternal difference in the lives of our kids and every kid who went, as well as to the people we have ministered to. This missions trip is such a powerful and positive experience. No kid should ever miss it!' - Lisa Sadler
'It is worth every penny, a life changing experience. I was a little concerned with Logan being a new student at FMCS but with your constant FB updates, I really never worried about Logan at all. Just wish he could go again this year. Give my phone number to anyone who is thinking of not going' - Ellen Samuelson
MISSIONS TRIP UPDATE - Friday is the day! Application(s) and $50 non-refundable deposit(s) - bring to the office tomorrow.
For those of you that may need it - here are some words of wisdom from one of last year's team members, a parent who has been on the trip, and a parent who sent their student after being new to our school for just one year:
'I was not planning on going on the trip, but God made a way for it to happen. That the students that are going on the trip will be set outside their comfort zone and see how God can work through the lives of the people. That the whole class will grow as a family and team, and they will see parts of the world they are lucky not to be in and makes you thankful for what you have in life. And one of the most important thing about going on the trip is that it prepares you for HS and that your relationship with God streghthens through the whole experience. Thank youuu!' - Julie Wagner
'As a parent who has gone twice now with my children on the FMCS Missions Trip--once to Mexico and last year to Texas, I would urge no parent to even begin to hesitate to send their child on this life-changing, incredible trip! Your children will be safe and well cared for by the missions team sponsors. They will be challenged and grow by leaps and bounds in their commitment to God. They will work hard and see how blessed they are for everything they have. And, they will have so much fun and create memories that will last a lifetime, continuing to propel them forward in life and in their walk with God. If finances are an issue in any way, I'd say to still put down the deposit and pray and ask God to supply the need for your child to go. Last year, it didn't make 'sense' financially for us to go, but God made a way, and I can't even imagine having had my son--or for that matter, myself--miss the trip. I've seen this trip make an eternal difference in the lives of our kids and every kid who went, as well as to the people we have ministered to. This missions trip is such a powerful and positive experience. No kid should ever miss it!' - Lisa Sadler
'It is worth every penny, a life changing experience. I was a little concerned with Logan being a new student at FMCS but with your constant FB updates, I really never worried about Logan at all. Just wish he could go again this year. Give my phone number to anyone who is thinking of not going' - Ellen Samuelson
August 20, 2010
Missions Trip Roster
It may help some parents to know, some of the adults already signed-up to go on the trip:
- Mel Mitchell
- Lee Mitchell
- Paula Dillon
- Dorothy Yorty
- Pastor Brandon Strickler
- Edwin Rivera (missionary)
- Shelly Rivera (missionary)
...hope to see more names coming
- Mel Mitchell
- Lee Mitchell
- Paula Dillon
- Dorothy Yorty
- Pastor Brandon Strickler
- Edwin Rivera (missionary)
- Shelly Rivera (missionary)
...hope to see more names coming
The First Meeting
Ok, we have met last night at Open House with parents and I met with the entire 8th grade this morning! All the packets have been passed out.
BY NEXT FRIDAY: We need your $50 non-refundable deposit and completed application (SAME FOR ADULTS THAT ARE GOING. The forms have to be notarized, and Mrs. Dillon can do that in the office when you come in.
Great things are already happening - stay tuned to this blog!
BY NEXT FRIDAY: We need your $50 non-refundable deposit and completed application (SAME FOR ADULTS THAT ARE GOING. The forms have to be notarized, and Mrs. Dillon can do that in the office when you come in.
Great things are already happening - stay tuned to this blog!
August 1, 2010
2011 Trip First Meeting
Have you started praying yet? The first meeting of the 2011 8th grade missions team is at Open House, Thursday night, August 19th.
After last year's trip, I am really excited about this year's trip from March 30th to April 5th - I'll be prinicpal and parent this time!
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Come to the meeting to pick-up information and ask questions - your life and your student's will never be the same!
After last year's trip, I am really excited about this year's trip from March 30th to April 5th - I'll be prinicpal and parent this time!
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May 20, 2010
Prayer Request
Dear Friends,
Hello there, we are sending out this email to specifically ask for your prayers concerning the different situations here in Mexico. As you all know, the violence in Mexico has been escalating and now here in Samachique where we live; it is hitting very close to home. The drug cartels are totally out of control and are literally at war with each other as well as with the government authorities. In the past few weeks there have been killings within a 10 mile distance of us, and many of the villages that our hospital works in, are now too unsafe to travel to. There have been pick-up trucks with heavily armed men going in and out of Samachique on their way to the other villages and they know that they can do whatever they want. One missionary has reported that there are killings everyday out in the village where he is stationed, but he cannot leave for fear of traveling on the roads to bring him back to the main road where we are at. We know that a few days ago there were 13 people killed in this drug war- and that is just here in our region. This is grievous to us, as many of the people in these villages have been our patients here at the hospital and the birth center in times past. Unfortunately, they have not learned that growing drugs is NOT worth it. This year marijuana crop did not do well in certain parts of the canyon, and so now the Tarahumaras are starting to grow cocaine and opium instead. This is very frustrating to us.
There are no military soldiers out here and the news is not reporting any of these things. In the big cities there continues to be many people killed every day. Right now, there are more people dying on a daily basis in the drug war here in Mexico than in Afghanistan. The cartels are very powerful- even better armed than the Mexican army, and they are threatening and have even killed some of the candidates that are running for different offices here in Mexico. This system here is very politically corrupt.
Will you please remember to pray specifically for this situation here? We do not feel any direct fear of being targeted by the cartels, but there is the travel situation- especially for Edwin as he needs to use the roads to transport patients from our hospital to bigger city hospitals. Also, the concern has been raised that Americans would be a very easy target to be kidnapped by the cartels for ransom. The hospital also has to treat the drug traffickers when they come into the hospital wounded, and that makes for a scary situation at the hospital- especially if/when the other cartel members come by, looking for them. The villages that we have been going to are no longer safe to travel out to. National missionaries that have been here for more than 20 years are saying that it has never been this bad and things are going to get a lot worse.
We know that the safest place to be is in the center of God’s will. We just want to make sure that we remain in the center of His will. We greatly appreciate your prayers. We value you and your friendship and thus would appreciate any words of wisdom, encouragement, or your thoughts about this. We normally do not mind our newsletters, emails, communication being shared with other people, however, at this time we’d ask you not to do so. We value your input and spiritual covering and support.
Love in Christ,
Edwin and Shelley
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Thank you for your love, your friendship, your prayers and support.
May God continue to lead you and bless you in all you do!
All our love,
Edwin, Shelley, Joy, Abby & Evelyn Rivera.
www.riveraministries.org
www.mexicomedical.org
Hello there, we are sending out this email to specifically ask for your prayers concerning the different situations here in Mexico. As you all know, the violence in Mexico has been escalating and now here in Samachique where we live; it is hitting very close to home. The drug cartels are totally out of control and are literally at war with each other as well as with the government authorities. In the past few weeks there have been killings within a 10 mile distance of us, and many of the villages that our hospital works in, are now too unsafe to travel to. There have been pick-up trucks with heavily armed men going in and out of Samachique on their way to the other villages and they know that they can do whatever they want. One missionary has reported that there are killings everyday out in the village where he is stationed, but he cannot leave for fear of traveling on the roads to bring him back to the main road where we are at. We know that a few days ago there were 13 people killed in this drug war- and that is just here in our region. This is grievous to us, as many of the people in these villages have been our patients here at the hospital and the birth center in times past. Unfortunately, they have not learned that growing drugs is NOT worth it. This year marijuana crop did not do well in certain parts of the canyon, and so now the Tarahumaras are starting to grow cocaine and opium instead. This is very frustrating to us.
There are no military soldiers out here and the news is not reporting any of these things. In the big cities there continues to be many people killed every day. Right now, there are more people dying on a daily basis in the drug war here in Mexico than in Afghanistan. The cartels are very powerful- even better armed than the Mexican army, and they are threatening and have even killed some of the candidates that are running for different offices here in Mexico. This system here is very politically corrupt.
Will you please remember to pray specifically for this situation here? We do not feel any direct fear of being targeted by the cartels, but there is the travel situation- especially for Edwin as he needs to use the roads to transport patients from our hospital to bigger city hospitals. Also, the concern has been raised that Americans would be a very easy target to be kidnapped by the cartels for ransom. The hospital also has to treat the drug traffickers when they come into the hospital wounded, and that makes for a scary situation at the hospital- especially if/when the other cartel members come by, looking for them. The villages that we have been going to are no longer safe to travel out to. National missionaries that have been here for more than 20 years are saying that it has never been this bad and things are going to get a lot worse.
We know that the safest place to be is in the center of God’s will. We just want to make sure that we remain in the center of His will. We greatly appreciate your prayers. We value you and your friendship and thus would appreciate any words of wisdom, encouragement, or your thoughts about this. We normally do not mind our newsletters, emails, communication being shared with other people, however, at this time we’d ask you not to do so. We value your input and spiritual covering and support.
Love in Christ,
Edwin and Shelley
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Thank you for your love, your friendship, your prayers and support.
May God continue to lead you and bless you in all you do!
All our love,
Edwin, Shelley, Joy, Abby & Evelyn Rivera.
www.riveraministries.org
www.mexicomedical.org
April 30, 2010
A Great Ending
Tonight the 8th grade missions team ministered to family and friends. The night gave an opportunity for the team to do all their clown skits and dramas for the "home crowd." We had a great evening of ministry and we give God thanks for a great missions team this year!
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April 25, 2010
See You Friday Night!
Ministry Night is Friday Night, April 30th at 7:30 pm in the middle school cafteria! See you there!
April 21, 2010
April 19, 2010
Letter from Police Chief in Corpus Christi
FMCS very proud of their missions team and so is the police chief of Corpus Christi, Texas:
Classroom Visits
As any good missionary should do, today the 8th graders returned to their sponsoring elementary classroom and shared the results of their trip!
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April 16, 2010
Second Grade Lemonade Stand
Thanks to all of you that purchased lemonade to help support Boys and Girls Missionary Crusade! Total coming next week.
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April 14, 2010
Missions Team Leads Elementary Chapel
Today the 8th graders took over elementary chapel - clowns, clown skits, video of the trip, pictures and testimonies from Karina Rivera, Jacob Edwards, Carlye Fulton and Brett Billman! Yesterday they had a chance to talk with their peers in middle school chapel about the trip and prayed for the 7th graders - NEXT YEAR'S TEAM! Great job everyone!
One more time - Friday, April 30th at 7:30 pm.
April 8, 2010
Special Support to Our Missions Trip
Monday, The missions team was visited by Mayor Joe Adame:
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and police cheif, Troy Riggs.
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and police cheif, Troy Riggs.
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MIssions Team On The News in Corpus
http://www.kristv.com/news/teen-missionaries-visit-corpus-christi/
Go to the website and watch the video from KRIS-TV!
Go to the website and watch the video from KRIS-TV!
The Eagles Have Landed
Praise the Lord, a little late, but all back and safe! Stay tuned for MORE pictures and information on Parent Night! Thank you
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April 7, 2010
Ready To Come Home
The FMCS team is ready to leave Corpus Christi and on it's way to Houston. God has been very good to us here.
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April 6, 2010
Busy Day!
Finally, right now we are worshipping with the "body of Christ" (Corpus Christi) at Mission 911. We helped feed people of the streets and now we are enjoying worship together.
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